25 Fallow Park Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5RS

Description

A well-proportioned first floor flat occupying a popular residential position within Fallow Park Avenue, Blyth. Offering spacious accommodation throughout, the property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, landlords and investors seeking a property with strong rental potential in an established residential location. The accommodation briefly comprises a private entrance, landing, generous lounge, kitchen, well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a rear yard. Conveniently situated close to local shops, schools, supermarkets and public transport links, the property also enjoys easy access to Blyth town centre, the A189 Spine Road and the Northumberland coastline. The flat offers scope for cosmetic improvement, allowing purchasers to add value while benefiting from the area's continued demand for affordable housing. Similar properties within the locality have consistently attracted both owner-occupiers and buy-to-let investors, making this an appealing investment opportunity. Tenure: See Legal Pack

Accommodation

The supplied particulars indicate approximately 2 bedroom accommodation. Room layout, floor areas and dimensions should be confirmed from the auctioneer particulars, floor plan and inspection.

Location

Located in Blyth, Northumberland. Investor due diligence should test local transport, employment, amenities and tenant demand at the exact micro-location. Cross-check the postcode and legal title before bidding.

Investment Analysis

The figures below separate auctioneer/source facts from HB indicative estimates. HB figures are screening assumptions only and are not a RICS valuation, contractor quotation or lending decision.

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

The initial strategy should be tested against condition, legal structure, works, rental evidence and comparable values before setting a maximum bid. The screening case depends on achieving a sufficient margin or sustainable income after all acquisition and holding costs.

Works Required

• Review complete building/property condition

• Electrical and heating inspection

• Allow for decoration and repairs where required

Rental & Market Context

HB screening rent is approximately £250–£300 pcm (£3,000–£3,600 pa). Replace this with current local letting evidence. No reliable current rent was extracted from the supplied source.

Sold within approximately 5 miles

Reliable sold-property comparables were not collected from the supplied scrape. Check recent Land Registry evidence and closely comparable sold listings within approximately five miles, prioritising the same property type, size, tenure and condition.

Potential BRRR Position

Illustrative 75% refinance on the HB indicative value range is about £30,000–£34,500 against purchase + works of approximately £42,000–£49,000. Actual refinance depends on valuation, works, finance costs, rental stress testing and lender criteria.

Flip Analysis

The initial gross value spread is approximately £-9,000–£4,000 before acquisition/disposal costs. This is not profit and excludes SDLT, auction/admin fees, legal costs, finance, holding costs, insurance, utilities, professional fees, selling fees, contingency and tax.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• Review legal pack, title and special conditions

• Confirm auction fees and completion period

• Obtain survey and works quotations

• Verify finance before bidding

• Check rental and sold comparable evidence

Recommendation

Initial recommendation: Buy-to-Let. Proceed only if the legal pack, condition, costs and local evidence support the required margin/yield. Treat the guide as a starting point rather than a valuation and set a disciplined maximum bid after due diligence.

Strategy Rating

• Buy-to-Let: ★★★★☆

• BRRR: ★★★☆☆

• Flip: ★★★☆☆